Transport Canada Orders Plan to Remove Huge Tidal Power Moorings Left on Seabed

Transport Canada Orders Plan to Remove Huge Tidal Power Moorings Left on Seabed

• Context: Transport Canada has directed the removal of large moorings that were part of a now-defunct tidal power project in Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy. These moorings were left on the seabed after the project collapsed.
• Details: The tidal power project, once heralded as a breakthrough in renewable energy, was abandoned, leaving behind massive underwater structures. These moorings are now considered an environmental hazard, and Transport Canada has ordered a plan for their removal.
• Environmental Concerns: The Bay of Fundy is known for its powerful tides and marine ecosystem. Environmental groups have raised concerns about the impact of these abandoned structures on marine life and the potential hazards they pose to shipping and fishing industries in the area.
• Next Steps: The federal agency has demanded that the responsible parties submit a plan to remove the equipment. However, the logistical challenges of removing the massive moorings from the turbulent waters of the Bay of Fundy are significant, and the timeline for their removal remains unclear.

Source: The Globe and Mail